Walt Laskos, Guest Blogger

Letter: CU Lobbying Is an Obligation

By Walt Laskos | May 8, 2013

I almost fell off my chair after reading the Editor’s Column, “Work Fundamentals until You Ache and Win” in the April 24 issue.
The Power of Print

By Walt Laskos | April 8, 2013

This Opinion piece says your credit union's print publication could have some serious shelf life at the doctor's office. Let's see digital do that.
What Color is Your Smoke?

By Walt Laskos | March 11, 2013

Lessons for the credit union industry from a chimney in Rome.
Christmas Message: Avoid Being a Credit Union in Name Only

By Walt Laskos | December 18, 2012

While we like to think our credit union is a cooperative, is it a cooperative in name only?
How to Spark Morale at Your Credit Union

By Walt Laskos | November 7, 2012

This three-step plan promises to ignite a spirit of pride and ownership.
It Doesn’t Say Credit Union Until I Say It Says Credit Union

By Walt Laskos | October 10, 2012

A call for keeping the credit union spirit alive, and for growing for the right reason, during the season of International Credit Union Day.
7 Ways to Make Financial Literacy Month Work Year-Round

By Walt Laskos | May 22, 2012

By making financial literacy a year-round initiative, we would closely live one of the guiding principles defining our cooperative business model.
Seven Ways to Recapture Your Co-Op Roots

By Walt Laskos | February 2, 2012

Here are seven ways – seven ideas – that can help your credit union recapture and secure its identity as a cooperative organization.
12 Holiday Wishes for Credit Unions

By Walt Laskos | December 22, 2011

Here are my 12 wishes for credit unions, with each promising to make the season bright!
Three Keys to Branding Success

By Walt Laskos | August 4, 2011

When it comes to the ways you go about achieving your credit union’s annual business goals, one area of importance that I’m willing to bet oftentimes receives the least amount of attention is your brand.